Véronique (Véro) Vanblaere's one-of-a-kind futuristic fashion exhibition is on display in Kentuck's Teer Gallery from October 3, 2024 to November 30, 2024. Véro is a Belgian artist who lives and works in Alabama. While the work on display at Kentuck focuses on fashion, Véro is also an illustrator who paints murals, creates in many media, and writes and directs animation films spotlighting her drawings and puppets. Her work has been featured at Miami Art Basel, Harvard University, and the Cannes Film Festival.
The first time that Véro visited a thrift store in the Unites States she was surprised and saddened by all the clothes that lost their owners. She took these feelings along with the knowledge of how dangerous and polluting the textile industry has become and began her "Vérolution."
The goal of the "Vérolution" is to revamp unwanted clothing into unique new creations and to inspire people to adopt new shopping habits. Each article of clothing is 100% recycled; even the thread she uses comes from thrift stores and donations. She feels, "there is nothing cooler than having your own style."
Véro draws upon her passion for sustainability, her illustrator back ground, and her uniqueness with each piece that she creates. She can easily transcend the line from fabric artist to sculptural artist, particularly with her bold and playful hats.
Véro believes that "old ways won't open new doors," and her work is truly representative of this sentiment. Do no miss this opportunity to redefine how you view fashion culture, and visit Kentuck's Teer Gallery to see the mesmerizing work of Véronique Vanblaere.
The Teer Gallery is open by appointment only. Please contact Kentuck's Gallery Shop at 205-758-1257 or email Molly Nelko at mnelko@kentuck.org to schedule a viewing or to inquire about purchasing a piece.
